GLW issue 809, published 2009-09-09.

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Chomsky praises Venezuela's revolution

US author, dissident intellectual, and Professor of Linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Noam Chomsky met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for the first time on August 31. Together they analysed hemispheric politics during a nationally televised forum.

Caracas to host world meeting of left parties

Caracas will play host to one of the most important international gatherings of left parties in years, when delegates from across the world meet for the First International Meeting of Left Parties over October 7-9.

Indonesia — 'Parliament of the streets' demands free education, health care

On August 25, a demonstration was held in Jakarta, organised by the Parliament of the Streets Alliance, at the inauguration of newly elected members of parliament. The protesters demanded free education for all citizens, free health programs, employment and housing programs for poor people.

Australia's neglect of Tamils exposed

More than 100 people attended a meeting organised by the Sri Lankan Human Rights Project at the University of Sydney on August 31.
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